Introduction to KORG Sound Synthesize Dr. Korg’s Synthe Guide Book from Japan

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EML Electrocomp Synthesizer Primer

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ARP Sequencer Original Owners Manual Instruction Book

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Oberheim OB-Xa Program Patches Booklet 1982

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Korg PS-3200 Original Manual's (3)

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"Very rare vintage Original Korg PS-3200 Synthesizer Owners Manual + Setting-Charts &+ Service Manual. This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Korg collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days. This original Korg Manual has no highlighting, underlining or any stamps in it. This original Manual is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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Oberheim 4-Voice Original Owners Manual-'70s

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"Very rare vintage original Oberheim 4-Voice Synthesizer Manual from the 70's. This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Oberheim collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days. This original Oberheim Manual has no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it.This original Manual is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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New Scan of the 1984 Synthesizer And Electronic Keyboard Handbook

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"Learn about electronic musical instruments! Learn some Music Theory! Look at pictures of stuff that plugs into other stuff!

Learn about the next big thing in music studios - MIDI!!!"

You can also find it at https://archive.org/...

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LSPXPO 2025: Synth Evolution's Vintage Synthesizer Illustrations

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"At the LSPXPO 2025, we met Oli Freke from *Synth Evolution*, who shares his passion for synthesizers through his unique illustrated books and posters. They're great. (We have a poster on the wall at the Sonic office ;-)

More Info:
https://www.synthevolution.net/"

Korg Trident polyphonic synthesizer owner's manual

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"Original owner's manual for the Korg Trident... It's written in English / German / French and contains 61 pages with all information about this synth."

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The Synthi Educational Handbook by EMS

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Two New Synthesizer Evolution Books by Oli Freke

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These two new volumes in my Synth Evolution ‘zine series were launched at last weekend’s SynthEast event in Norwich, UK. They are Volume 3: Modern Classics, and Volume 4: Modular Greats. I’ve moved into the 21st Century with these two! As ever, they feature my signature hand-drawn illustrations and are full of facts, figures and tech-specs:

Volume 3: Modern Classics

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) author Oli Freke returns with a new volume in his Synthesizer Evolution A6 zine series. The first two volumes (Vintage Synths and Drum Machines & Samplers) focused on vintage electronic instruments from the 1970s and 1980s. Volume three moves into the 21st century, showcasing a selection of the most interesting, impactful, and—arguably—best synthesizers of the past two decades.

The synths in this book celebrate the vast range of sonic possibilities now available to musicians and producers. From analogue wonders to extraordinary digital creations, from tightly designed monosynths to open-ended polyphonic beasts, each one is more marvellous than the last! Also featuring ‘Desert Island Modular’ choices from Robin Vincent, Steve Davis, Panic Girl and more.

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modern-classics-synths/

Alesis Andromeda A6 on the cover.

Volume 4: Modular Greats

The modular resurgence of the past 25 years has been a wonder to behold. Where musicians were once chained to their DAWs, we are now liberated once again to wire, patch, and modulate in the real world, choosing from a mind-boggling array of options.

Modular Greats celebrates the fusion of art, logic, science, and serendipity in modular synthesis, highlighting some of the best-selling, most creative, and most impactful modules of the 21st century. Featured manufacturers include Make Noise, Mutable Instruments, TipTop Audio, Intellijel, Rossum Electro-Music, Doepfer—and many more!

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modular-greats/

Instruo Cs-L on the cover.

Yamaha DX1 / DX5 / DX7 Thick Promo Book + FM Synthesis Explained

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"This book is so rare even hardcore collectors and DX1 enthousiasts have never seen this book before. Multiple pages inside are full color too, they realy invested in this one instead making a simple folder.

It was a Japan only release, is 60 pages thick and is just an amazing memorabilia from the era Yamaha just put the DX1 on the market. Take your chance on this opportunity.

Due to its ultra rarity price is fixt, first one to buy is the lucky one..."

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Original Sequential Prophet 5 - Operation Manual

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ESQ Die Ensoniq Synthesizer Book

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Minimalism for Modular #5: Hans Otte's Book of Sounds

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"An introduction to the ethereal music of Hans Otte, via a modular interpretation of two parts (2 and 7) from his Book of Sounds (1979-82).

Also contains several ideas for generative/aleatory sequencing in a modular system: in particular, decoupling pitch and gate, combining a multi-channel sample player (Disting EX) with a sequencer that has per-step gate outputs (0-Ctrl), and using a series of probabilistic gates (Missed Opportunities) to distribute/alternate pitch variations.

0:00 Introduction
1:41 First patch (Book of Sounds, part 7)
6:28 Second patch (Book of Sounds, part 2)

For those new to Hans Otte’s music, I would recommend his own rendition of The Book of Sounds:



And this 1995 album, Aquarian Music: • Siebengesang (Seven-Song)

PSP Pianoverb free download: https://www.pspaudioware.com/products...



Alexander Holm's Salamander Grand Piano, downsized by j_e_f_f_g, and reformatted for the Disting: https://app.box.com/s/rxl1nz0zv5hl62c...

A special thank you to Silvia Otte, for generously providing the photographs of her late father.

'Le Sacrifice: Introduction' from Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, played by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leopold Stokowski (78rpm record, His Master's Voice, 1939):
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Processed through a bandpass filter, with frequency boost around 3mHZ, and combined with filtered white noise, etc. to create the vintage radio effect

Images of Hans Otte’s “On Earth” (Edition Kölnischer Kunstverein II):
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Sources:
Amy C. Beal, American Experimental Music in West Germany from the Zero Hour to Reunification (University of California Press, 2006) – in particular, for the reference to Otte’s wartime experience.
Ingo Ahmels, Hans Otte: Klang Der Klänge (Schott Musik International, 2006)

Modules used:
Expert Sleepers' Disting EX and Disting Mk4
QuBit Bloom
Dnipro's Metamorph
Cutelab’s Missed Opportunities
Tesseract’s Sweet Sixteen Faderbank
Tesseract’s Step Fader II
ALM's Pamela's New Workout
ALM’s MFX
Doepfer’s Sequential Switch (A-151)
Low Gain Electronic’s Shortbus
Intellijel’s Quad VCA
Behringer Neutron
Make Noise’s 0-Ctrl"

Clacktronics Introduces the BUILD YOUR OWN MODULAR Book

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"Start your modular synth journey with this easy-to-follow and inspiring book. Inside a beautiful handmade binder, you’ll find all the information and PCBs you need to construct your own mini Eurorack system. Ideal for beginners, and experienced builders alike, this book guides you through the world of analog electronics, inviting you to try your hand at soldering while gaining valuable knowledge. This is the webpage for the book that contains an extended range of information to accompany the book, as well as a bit of information useful for those who want to find out more about what the book is about."

Original Roland JD-800 User Manuals From 1991

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"For sale are the vintage original Roland JD-800 Owner’s Manual I (User’s Guide) and Roland JD-800 Owner’s Manual II (Reference).This is your chance to own this hard to find vintage Roland JD-800 Manuals from 1991. This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days. These Manuals have no highlighting or underlining in it. This original Manuals are in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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Moog MemoryMoog Owners Manual

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"For Sale is a vintage original Moog Memorymoog Owners Manual from 1982 ! This is your chance to own this original vintage Memorymoog Manual which includes all the information you need to know about the Memorymoog.The pages are numbered 1 untill 169, these pages of the Technical Service Information are missing unfortunately = 123-124, 127-128, 129-130, 130-131, 132-133,133-134 and 137-138. The Owners Manual itself is complete ! The original Soundcharts are missing but I included copies of them (see PIC). Included also is the Memorymoog Owner's Manual Addenda from January 1th 1983 + the Factory Service Bulletin 840 dated 10/06/1983. This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Moog collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days. This manual has little highlighting in it. This original Manual is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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The Computer Music Journal Issues

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Issues listed:

Volume 6 Number 1 Spring 1982
Volume 6 Number 4 Winter 1982
Volume 7 Number 1 Spring 1983
Volume 7 Number 2 Summer 1983
Volume 7 Number 4 Winter 1983
Volume 8 Number 1 Spring 1984
Volume 8 Number 3 Fall 1984
Volume 9 Number 3 Fall 1985
Volume 13 Number 2 Summer 1989

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SYNTHESIS Electronic Music by Herbert Deutch w/ 7" Record

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"SYNTHESIS An Introduction to the History, Theory, & Practice of Electronic Music by Herbert A. Deutch

Includes original record

This listing is a rare opportunity to buy printed materials that came in with one of the many rare and vintage synths or other pieces of electronic musical gear we normally buy, repair / restore and sell.

This item is used and is likely to show normal signs of use, which would mean wear and tear, perhaps some folded pages, and sometimes even discoloration, stains, detached pages and some writing. Please see photos for condition."

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